Attorney Michael Hupy Announces $25,000 Reward in Child Murder Case

Milwaukee, WI – (May 17, 2016) The Milwaukee Police Department reports that nine-year-old Za’layia Jenkins was shot in the face from a stray bullet while she was watching TV in her home. She was legally pronounced brain dead at 5:00 pm on Monday 05/16.

The shooting took place May 5 near 15th and Meinecke. Two groups were engaged in a shootout and stray bullets entered Za’layia’s home. Over 40 shell castings were recovered from the scene.

Officials plan to hold a 2:30 pm news conference today (May 17th, 2016) to announce the reward at the Third District Police Station (2333 N. 49th Street, Milwaukee, WI).

Attorney Michael Hupy is offering a $25,000 monetary reward to the first person who provides information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons involved. As a longtime Milwaukee activist, Attorney Hupy is deeply involved with the community.

This is the 3rd reward Attorney is Hupy is offering in the past year, where children have been shot in their own homes by bullets flying through the wall. Attorney Hupy has offered rewards in the past to stop violence in the area, including a $25,000 reward toward the incident in which 5-year-old Layla Peterson was shot and killed while sitting on her grandfather’s lap inside her home and when 10-year-old Alfredo Bautista was shot and injured.

Authorities continue to investigate the shooting and are working to identify suspects. Anyone with information regarding this incident can call 414.935.7360

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